Home › Practice › EU Knowledge EU Knowledge Very Hard
According to the Treaty of Lisbon and the institutional framework described by the European External Action Service (EEAS), which of the following statements accurately describes the political leadership structure and fundamental mission of the EEAS in the Union's foreign policy? The EEAS operates under the political guidance of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who is also Vice-President of the European Commission, and its central function is to strive for coherence and coordination in the Union's international action, working closely with the ministries of foreign affairs and defense of the Member States. The EEAS is directed by the High Representative, who acts as Vice-President of the Commission and coordinates foreign policy without the need to consult with the ministries of foreign affairs of Member States, thus ensuring the total autonomy of the EU. The EEAS is an independent entity from the High Representative and reports directly to the European Council, with the exclusive mandate to manage the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) and trade policy, leaving general foreign policy in the hands of the European Commission. The EEAS was established by the Treaty of Lisbon to act as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the EU, subordinate only to the Presidency of the Council of the Union, with the primary objective of managing international trade negotiations and excluding Member States from decision-making.
Select an option first More EU Knowledge questions